IISER Bhopal BS + MS Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The course at IISER Bhopal begins with a high student-to-faculty ratio of 1:450 in the first year, as 400 students are taught together, which can hinder individual attention. However, this improves significantly from the second year, especially in specialized subjects like Physics, where the ratio becomes 1:50. Across the college, the overall faculty-to-student ratio is approximately 1:10 with 180 faculty members for 1900 students, known for their high qualifications. The Biology and Physics departments are commended for excellent teaching, while the Maths department faces challenges with strict professors and difficult exams, leading to lower pass rates in the third year.

Chemistry professors are praised for their lab teaching skills. The grading includes quizzes (20%), a mid-semester exam (30%), and an end-semester exam (50%). Despite about 5% of students failing at least one course, the curriculum offers deep insights into pure sciences. Placements at IISER Bhopal emphasize higher studies, with many students opting for PhDs abroad. Campus placement participation is low, with average packages ranging from 5 to 15 lakhs per annum and some reaching up to 36 lakhs.

Notable recruiters include Unilever and Deloitte. Internships, often secured informally, offer stipends between 5,000 to 15,000 monthly. Partnerships with global institutions provide additional research internship opportunities. The fee structure is consistent across categories: for the 2020 batch, the first semester fee is Rs 57,600 for General/OBC and Rs 18,900 for SC/ST students, with subsequent semesters costing Rs 37,400 for General/OBC and Rs 4,000 for SC/ST students. SC/ST students receive tuition fee waivers.

The total annual fee, excluding the mess fee, is around Rs 1,10,000, with a mess fee of Rs 30,000 for 8 months. Scholarships like INSPIRE, providing Rs 5,000 monthly, and others such as Medhavi Chatra Yojna, are available for eligible students.